"I'm so sorry to hear of Terry's passing. He was an old friend of mine."
In loving memory of
Terrance Michael Moy Jr
March 7, 1959 - August 31, 2020
Terrance Moy Jr, 61, of Newport, Rhode Island, passed away on August 31, 2020.
Terry was born March 7, 1959, in Newport, RI to Terrance Moy and Frances (Toppa). Oldest of 5 siblings Terry was revered for his many talents and endurance. Life dealt him a tough hand, but he was loved fiercely by his family. He found joy in music, bike rides, his dog, friends and most of all his family. Terry was good at everything he did especially motocross and BMX, once sponsored by Yamaha and Honda, Terry brought his skills to Newport after relocating here in 1975. Despite struggles with mental illness, he maintained a great sense of humor and knew the words to every song from 1960 forward. Most of all, he will be remembered as being generous to anyone who needed it, especially the least among us. He invited the homeless to stay with him, would walk home cooked meals down to the YMCA and would give his last $10 to anyone who needed it.
He lived his final years at Hebert Health Center in Smithfield, RI after surviving a severe accident while riding his moped on West Main Road in 2016. Though a tough battle to survive, he lived another 4 years calling his family almost every day. He was well cared for there and the family will always be grateful.
Terrance is survived by his parents, Terrance and Frances Moy, his siblings; Stephen Moy and wife Marilyn of Middletown RI, Edward Moy and wife Alkione of Jamestown, Christopher and Phyllis Moy of Newport and sister Colleen and John-Shannon Byrne. He leaves many nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles and many cousins. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to https://www.bikenewportri.org/terrymoyjr/ a nonprofit organization that helps make biking more accessible to everyone. Terry believed that biking was the cure for everything.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at 10:00 am in St. Joseph's Church, Mann Avenue and Broadway in Newport. A reception will follow at Ocean Cliff from 12-2.
Burial will be private.
Tributes
"ON BEHALF OF THE ANCIENT ORDER OF HIBERNIANS AND THE MURPHY FAMILY OF ATLANTIC STREET, NEWPORT, CONDOLENCES TERRY AND ALL THE MOYS ON THE DEATH OF TERRANCE, Jr. MANY OF US DON\'T REMEMBER BEING SIXTY-ONE; TOO EARLY TO SAY HELLO TO St. PETER AT THE GATE. MAY GOD HOLD ALL THE FAMILY IN THE HALLOW OF HIS HAND."
"Saddened to hear about Terry passing away. What a character he was. He always tried to keep a smile on his face and had a infectious laugh. Terry had a heart of gold and would give you the shirt off his back. Although he may have had lots of struggles on his journey, he always tried to live his best life and be happy.
He loved driving around the drive and listening to his music. My condolences. Rest In Peace Terry ??"
"Dear Frances, the whole Moy family, and all those who love and were inspired by Terry Jr?s time on Earth ? Terry was an adult when I came into the family and met him, but quickly I began hearing chapters of the full story of his life. Some were from Terry himself, some from family members, and many from his Uncle Frank, including about Terry Jr as a baby and first grandchild. These stories, like his obituary and the memorial words for him on bikenewportri.org, speak of the blessings of love he offered to others with his life. I hope these blessings comfort you in the midst of his passing, and trust his love remains, eternally. "
"Very sorry to hear about Terry. My condolences to his family and friends. "
"My sincerest and deepest condolences to the Moy family. Praying that Terry is now at peace. Sending you all prayers for strength, healing and love."
"To the Moy Family, Sending our prayers with condolences for the loss of \"Terry, Jr.\". He is at rest, and at a peaceful place . Bless you all in this difficult time . Buzz & Maureen Riley"
"To All of the Moy Family - our deepest sympathy in this difficult time Terry Jr. is now at peace. Betty & George Allen"